Update: As of 6:30 yesterday, water is back up and running in Gilbert Plains, however the municipality has put a precautionary boil water advisory in effect.
The advisory is in place and will be until the testing of the systems is complete. We will let you know when this happens.
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At 9 am in Gilbert Plains, the entire water distribution system will be shut down for repairs.
A water main break is the cause for the repairs.
Michael Steven, urban lead hand in Gilbert Plains, says the entire town will have the water shut off and a precautionary boil water advisory will also be in place until further notice.
There's no word on how long the water will be turned off for.
